In Depth Baby Product Reviews Led by a Pediatrician

Comparing Disposable Diapers

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Awards Editors' Choice Award
Best Premium Disposable Diaper
Editors' Choice Award
Best Overall Disposable Diaper
Top Pick Award
Best Disposable Diaper in Stores
  
Price $0.56 List$0.27 List
$0.32 at Amazon
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$0.36 at Amazon
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$0.34 at Amazon
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$0.39 each at Amazon
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Pros Super absorber, great leak protection, comfy, durable, free from chlorine, fragrance, and lotionsExcellent absorption, great leak protection, comfortable, durable, inexpensiveGreat absorbency, few leaks, very durable, fragrance and lotion-free, TCFGreat leak prevention, good absorption, comfortable, very durableGood absorption, better leak protection, durable, some eco-friendly practices
Cons Expensive, primarily available onlineNot eco-friendly, uses coloring/inksUses inksNot as eco-friendly, lack of transparencyNot as comfy, possible irritants
Bottom Line This super absorbing diaper offers great leak protection, comfort, and nods to the environment and baby's health, but it will cost youA high-performing diaper that works well and has a reasonable price, but isn't as eco-friendly as you might wantAbsorbent, durable option with good leak protection and impressive considerations for health and eco-friendlinessThis diaper offers excellent leak protection and comfort, with better absorption but the lack of disclosure is disappointingGreenish diaper with a good overall performance but some greenwashing concerns despite true benefits for the environment and baby
Rating Categories Parasol Clear and Dry Kirkland Signature Hello Bello Premium Huggies Little Snug... Pampers Pure
Absorption (45%)
10.0
10.0
8.7
8.7
8.3
Leakage (25%)
9.4
9.0
8.4
9.0
8.6
Comfort (20%)
8.0
8.6
7.4
7.9
6.9
Durability (10%)
10.0
8.0
9.0
7.0
8.0
Specs Parasol Clear and Dry Kirkland Signature Hello Bello Premium Huggies Little Snug... Pampers Pure
Type of Diaper Green/Traditional Green Traditional Green Traditional Green
Chlorine-Free ECF/TCF TCF ECF TFC Not Listed TCF
Fragrance-Free Yes Yes Yes Yes No - Light Fragrance
Biodegradable Not listed Not listed No Not listed Not listed
Contains SAP Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Miscellaneous Materials Details Made with "Drylock" technology, which means less wood pulp is used for core of diaper Made with Plant Based Materials (At least 23%+ by weight) TCF fluff pulp from sustainably managed forests, a high-performance Super Absorbent Polymer, polypropylene/polyethylene/polyester nonwoven fibers, plant-derived PLA nonwoven fiber, spandex strands, and an elastomeric fill Wood Pulp
Sodium Polyacrylate
Polypropylene
Polyethylene
Adhesives
Polyester
Polyrurethane elastics
Premium cotton, polypropylene, polyethylene and polyester blend
Wetness Indicator No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Stretchable side wings Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Stretchable Back of Diaper Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Eco-Awards & Certifications Nordic Swan Eco Label, PEFC Forest Sustainability, PETA Cruelty-Free and Vegan, Original Excellent Dermatest , FSC, ROHS compliant Good Housekeeping ~ "2022 Parenting Awards"
New York Magazine ~ "Best Diaper Subscription"
ptpa.com ~ "winner"
Accredited as safe by Skin Health Alliance
Dye-Free Uses water-based inks Not listed, does have a print No "Printing inks are used to provide a decorative design. The colorants and pigments we use are evaluated to ensure they are safe and non-sensitizing." Inks (made without disperse dyes)
Lotion-Free Yes Yes Yes Not Listed Skin protecting lotion made with Vegetable Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Stearyl Alcohol
Latex-Free Yes Not listed Yes Not listed Yes